Janesville, MN - WAYNE BARBKNECHT, age 84 of rural Janesville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
He is survived by his wife, Rosanne; four children, Lisa (Lyle) Groskreutz of Eagle Lake, James (Rae Lynn Hall) Barbknecht, Julie (Matthew) Hanson of Dover, NH, and Suzanne Barbknecht of Port Charlotte, FL; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Donald (Barb) Barbknecht of Monmouth, OR. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; one son, William; and one brother, Lester (Sue) Barbknecht.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 4-7 PM at the State Street Chapel of Dennis Steffel Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca. Visitation will continue on Thursday, one hour before services at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the State Street Chapel of Dennis Steffel Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca. Burial will follow at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca.
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Janesville, MN - WAYNE BARBKNECHT, age 84 of rural Janesville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
He is survived by his wife, Rosanne; four children, Lisa (Lyle) Groskreutz of Eagle Lake, James (Rae Lynn Hall) Barbknecht, Julie (Matthew) Hanson of Dover, NH, and Suzanne Barbknecht of Port Char
Published on May 9, 2025
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